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Blue Innovation Dock returns to boot Düsseldorf with strong speaker lineup
Brunswick CEO David Foulkes to deliver next year’s opening address
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Sanctuary Cove Marina expands in lead-up to 2032 Olympics
New extension to add 13 more berths for yachts up to 20m
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Developer pulls US$33m Florida marina proposal over community concerns
Tierra Verde Marina would have been the state’s second-largest dry boat storage location
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Feadship leadership transition comes at pivotal time for Dutch shipyard
Following Henk de Vries’ 38-year tenure, Bas Nederpelt has taken over as CCO at Royal De Vries Shipbuilding
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ILIAD Catamarans expands model range and sales network
The Australian power cat brand has had a busy year
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Turkish builder adopts Watchit AI collision prevention system fleet-wide
ADA Yachts has selected the AI-driven safety technology for integration across its complete production line
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Mediterranean’s first zero-emissions sailing club forms in Balearic Islands
The Mallorca Electric Boat Club inaugurates with 100% electric boats
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Executive appointment at Myers
Kari Brashear named chief legal officer, corporate secretary, and senior VP of business development
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SYBAss announces major leadership changes
Theo Hooning steps down after 18-year tenure, Robert van Tol named successor
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Yamaha announces supply deal with Whaly Boats
Five-year supply agreement to include all Whaly models
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Boot Holland 2026 cancelled for second year running
Next year’s event will not take place due to a lack of exhibitors
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Fincantieri secures long-term Ancona port concession to drive shipyard redevelopment
The 40-year deal secures €40m investment to boost production capacity and innovation, including high-end leisure vessel construction
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French lawmakers vote to preserve ‘superyacht tax’
The MPs decided to preserve the levy which brings meagre revenue
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Finnmaster Boats announces new dealers in Finland and Estonia
New retail parters bring number of new dealers signed since 2023 to 10
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Leveraging innovation to balance affordability and amenities
Finding a balance between feature sets and affordability represents today’s greatest challenge facing the leisure marine sector, says Metstrade panel
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Rossinavi launches Nolimits Yachts brand with debut of 45m MY Gemini
Italian superyacht builder’s new division marks inaugural launch in Viareggio with full-displacement yacht
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Turkish builder appoints GCC dealer as international expansion continues
Aiata chooses Ocean Blue QFZ to represent its modular boats across Gulf Cooperation Council markets
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Dubai-based builder enters European market with new Maltese distributor
Viper Boats forms exclusive partnership with Aquamarine-affiliated company
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Metstrade 2025 sets new benchmark with full-venue expansion and 32,000 visits
Metstrade 2025 closed after three dynamic days that welcomed 20,000 unique visitors and 32,000 total visits to its biggest edition yet. For the first time, the show occupied the entire RAI Amsterdam complex, offering expanded halls, enhanced zones, and nearly 1,700 exhibitors
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Abu Dhabi show opens with record-breaking edition and giant flamingo float
The 7th Abu Dhabi International Boat Show launched yesterday with 1,068 exhibitors and brands across 85,000m²
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Flux Marine announces new funding
US$15m capital infusion to scale all-electric marine outboard production and expand core technology sales
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Data Hidrolik eyes new horizons as global market shifts
We speak with Cem Hüroğlu, member of the board of directors and sales & marketing director at Data Hidrolik, about the company’s growing international footprint, its leadership in hydraulic deck equipment, and its long-term plans for product innovation and new market expansion
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Women navigate the future: Harnessing AI to transform the marine industry
A compelling forum at Metstrade brought together industry voices to examine technology’s transformative impact on the marine sector through a distinctly female lens
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World Boating Day goes from strength to strength
More than 20 organisations gathered at Metstrade to finalise detailed plans for next year’s initiative
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Unlocking global insights into the next generation of boat buyers
NMMA’s Kevin Williams reveals strategies for marine industry to connect with and retain younger consumers in eye-opening Metstrade presentation
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Lloyds Register grants Rondal’s Aero Wing Sail its ‘Approval-in-Principle’
LR’s AiP for Rondal was announced at Metstrade
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Swiss startup wins Metstrade pitch competition with Olympic-proven robotic buoys
Effetto Venturi SA has been crowned winner of this year’s Metstrade Start-up Pitch Competition
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ICOMIA/EBI/NMMA update Metstrade visitors on Blue Boat Horizon LCA project
Industry experts outline progress on developing a globally aligned Lifecycle Assessment framework for the recreational marine sector
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Largest edition yet of The Superyacht Forum hosts nearly 900 delegates
The NXT-themed agenda focused on propelling the superyacht sector into the next decade and beyond
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Retimed Sydney International Boat Show proves a success
Over 20,000 visitors, deals completed, and boating lifestyle prominently promoted
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North American market a lost season, says NMMA
CEO Frank Hugelmeyer calls 2025 a ‘lost season’ with 10% sales decline blamed on Trump tariffs and trade policies
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PwC: AI will cut product development lifecycles in half
New PricewaterhouseCoopers report says multimodal AI enables manufacturers to iterate product designs in hours rather than weeks
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Digital twin technology and what it means for the marine industry
New product development concept enhances design accuracy, reduces time-to-market and improves overall quality
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Suzuki adopts biodegradable parts packaging
Biodegradable consolidation bags for spare parts packaging to be used for all products
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Brilliant industry and personal achievements celebrated at Boat Builder Awards
This year’s 11th edition of the Boat Builder Awards saw Targa Boats’ founders Johan and Britt-Marie Carpelan honoured for Lifetime Achievement and Brunswick’s Vittorio Bichurcher and Kevin Fehrenbach named as this year’s Rising Stars. Plus 31 companies from around the globe highlighted for their successes in innovation, design, sustainability and ...
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ePropulsion restructures UK & Ireland operations with new entity
Company to assume direct control of sales, marketing and service following strategic review
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Twisted buys UK composites firm to enhance carbon-fibre capability
Acquisition secures advanced engineering capacity for future marine projects
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Suzuki marks 60th anniversary of Netherlands representation
Commemorative ceremony marks six decades of collaboration with BV Nimag
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ICOMIA plots course for future growth
Collaboration is the key to overcoming challenges, leveraging opportunities say ICOMIA execs in lively Metstrade Stage discussion
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Venue shifts for 2026 Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show
Yachts return to Collins Ave site, sail shifts to IGY Yacht Haven Grande in newly announced site enhancements
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Designing the Future of Yachting – In conversation with Japec Jakopin
J&J Design co-founder discusses modern yacht design trends with IBI
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Selling into the North American market
Simplifying regulatory compliance is critical to access the world’s single largest boat market, says ABYC and NMMA
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Hugelmeyer – industry facing transformative change
Unprecedented challenges bring unique opportunities for growth, ICOMIA, NMMA president tells Metstrade Official Opening audience
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Melita Marine to have Cote d’Azur base in Antibes and Biot
The Maltese group is also expanding activities elsewhere
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SEAFIRST names exclusive Australian distributor
RWB, Milde Marine to represent SEAFIRST hydraulic steering systems in Australia
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Airmar expands into Australia, NZ with new sales manager and Melbourne facility
US ultrasonic transducer specialist appoints Stuart Graham as regional sales manager
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AD Ports reports best financial quarter since 2022 public listing
Plans to expand community ports will include berthing for leisure boats
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Polish sailing yacht builder diversifies with expanding motoryacht portfolio
Shine Yachting to launch new models amid rising exports to European markets
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Metstrade 2025 - Daily News - 19|11|25
Published in conjunction with Metstrade, IBI brings you the second issue of the 2025 Daily News, available for download
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Metstrade 2025 - Daily News - 18|11|25
Published in conjunction with Metstrade, IBI brings you the first issue of the 2025 Daily News, available for download
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